Job Description

Job Title:

Kitchen Supervisor

Location:

Brooklyn, Pretoria

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a strong, hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to lead our back-of-house team. This role requires a decisive leader with excellent organizational skills, a commitment to quality, and the ability to maintain discipline while fostering teamwork.

The successful candidate will:

Ensure all dishes leaving the pass meet consistent quality and accuracy standards. Oversee portioning, stock management, and wastage control. Maintain open and effective communication between the kitchen and management. Monitor crockery, cutlery, and equipment, and ensure accurate order sheets are submitted. Enforce discipline while upholding the highest hygiene and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Food Quality & Consistency

Maintain strict quality control for taste, presentation, and portion size. Ensure adherence to recipes and portioning guidelines to minimise waste. Implement quality checks before food is served.

Team Leadership & Communication

Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff to perform under pressure. Ensure seamless communication with chefs, scullers, front-of-house staff, and management. Enforce kitchen discipline and staff accountability.

Stock & Equipment Management

Prepare accurate order sheets for food, beverages, and kitchen supplies. Safeguard crockery, cutlery, and equipment from misuse or loss. Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages during service.

Cost Control & Efficiency

Reduce food wastage through effective portioning and storage. Track kitchen costs against sales and escalate variances to management. Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective measures.

Health, Safety & Hygiene

Ensure full compliance with food safety, health, and hygiene standards. Conduct regular checks on cleanliness, equipment safety, and staff hygiene practices.

Key Skills & Attributes

Strong leadership skills with the ability to command respect and manage a diverse team. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Calm, decisive, and professional under pressure. Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high standards. Proactive problem-solving approach with the ability to anticipate and resolve challenges. Integrity and resilience, with the ability to maintain authority fairly and consistently.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a kitchen supervisory or managerial role. Proven knowledge of stock control, portioning, and food safety regulations. Culinary qualifications preferred but not essential if supported by strong experience. Demonstrated success in reducing wastage and improving efficiency.
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person